Noodles�are an essential ingredient and�staple�in�Chinese cuisine.�Chinese noodles�vary widely according to the region of production, ingredients, shape or width, and manner of preparation. They are an important part of most regional cuisines within�China, and other countries with sizable�overseas Chinese�populations.Chinese-style noodles have also entered the cuisines of neighboring�East Asian�countries such as�Korea�(jajangmyeon) and�Japan�(ramen), as well as Southeast Asian countries such as�Vietnam,�Cambodia�(kuy teav) and,�Thailand